Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Dites (en. Say)

    /dit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To express an idea, opinion, or information in words.
    You always tell the truth.
    Vous dites toujours la vérité.
    To communicate or make something known.
    What do you think about this situation?
    Que dites-vous de cette situation ?
    To respond or make a statement.
    They say the school is closed.
    Ils disent que l'école est fermée.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'dicere', which means 'to say'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Tell me
    Request for information.
    Dites-moi
    As you say
    To express agreement or confirmation.
    Comme vous dites
    They say it's going to change
    Referring to information reported by others.
    Ils disent que ça va changer

    Related Words

    to say
    Basic verb meaning 'to explain' or 'to inform'.
    dire
    teacher
    A person who says or transmits knowledge.
    enseignant
    opinion
    What is said about a given subject.
    opinion

    Slang Meanings

    To drop a hint
    He dropped what he thought without hesitation.
    Il a balancé ce qu'il pensait sans hésiter.
    To throw out a phrase
    He threw out a phrase that made me laugh a lot.
    Il a sorti une phrase qui m'a bien fait rire.